Turns much sharper to the right than left

Pawley · 11-04-2009, 08:50 AM

I just bought a lifted cart and am still trying to figure out exactly what I have. The serial number is L302 1550447. It drives fine, but will turn very sharp to the right and not sharp enough to the left. How do I center the steering?

Thanks

monkey-1 · 11-04-2009, 09:04 AM

What year cart and what kind of lift? If its a newer EZGO (2001.5+) you can adjust the steering rack a little to make it more even.

Pawley · 11-04-2009, 09:37 AM

It is a 2002 and I don't know what kind of lift kit. I just bought the cart. The steering is off a lot. I can barely turn around in the street by turning left. I almost need to backup to make the turn. It will need more than a little adjustment. My guess is the steering box was not centered when it was put together with the lift kit, but I am not sure of the process to re-center the steering.

monkey-1 · 11-04-2009, 09:40 AM

I have seen them be a little off, but not that much. Can you post some pics of the front axle?

Pawley · 11-04-2009, 10:17 AM

I have not tried to load photos before but I will try:

Pawley · 11-04-2009, 10:27 AM

Here are the front end photos.
http://www.lowcountryphotos.com/Othe...03135037_jBHmQ

jauguston · 11-04-2009, 10:33 AM

delete

dougmcp · 11-04-2009, 12:38 PM

The adjustment for right and left travel is usually on the ball joint that goes into the steering box.
The tech manual is here: http://products.jacobsen.com/img/manuals/28646.pdf

Katshot · 11-04-2009, 01:19 PM

From the picture it looks like a basic rack & pinion steering system? Probably just needs the tie rods adjusted.

Katshot · 11-04-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katshot

From the picture it looks like a basic rack & pinion steering system? Probably just needs the tie rods adjusted.

Ignore that last post. After looking at the manual, I was wrong about the tie rods. Your problem is most likely the drag link adjustment but considering it's a lifted cart (read, possibly modified geometry), you'll have to take a close look at all the adjustments.

11-04-2009, 08:50 AM	#1
Pawley Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pawleys Island, SC Posts: 12	Turns much sharper to the right than left I just bought a lifted cart and am still trying to figure out exactly what I have. The serial number is L302 1550447. It drives fine, but will turn very sharp to the right and not sharp enough to the left. How do I center the steering? Thanks

11-04-2009, 09:04 AM	#2
monkey-1 Monkeylicious Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 952	Re: Turns much sharper to the right than left What year cart and what kind of lift? If its a newer EZGO (2001.5+) you can adjust the steering rack a little to make it more even.

11-04-2009, 09:37 AM	#3
Pawley Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pawleys Island, SC Posts: 12	Re: Turns much sharper to the right than left It is a 2002 and I don't know what kind of lift kit. I just bought the cart. The steering is off a lot. I can barely turn around in the street by turning left. I almost need to backup to make the turn. It will need more than a little adjustment. My guess is the steering box was not centered when it was put together with the lift kit, but I am not sure of the process to re-center the steering.

11-04-2009, 09:40 AM	#4
monkey-1 Monkeylicious Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 952	Re: Turns much sharper to the right than left I have seen them be a little off, but not that much. Can you post some pics of the front axle?

11-04-2009, 10:17 AM	#5
Pawley Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pawleys Island, SC Posts: 12	Re: Turns much sharper to the right than left I have not tried to load photos before but I will try:

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11-04-2009, 10:27 AM	#6
Pawley Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pawleys Island, SC Posts: 12	Re: Turns much sharper to the right than left Here are the front end photos. http://www.lowcountryphotos.com/Othe...03135037_jBHmQ Last edited by Pawley; 11-04-2009 at 10:39 AM.. Reason: Delete Photos

11-04-2009, 10:33 AM	#7
jauguston Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bellingham,WA Posts: 300	Re: Turns much sharper to the right than left delete Last edited by jauguston; 11-04-2009 at 10:35 AM.. Reason: delete

11-04-2009, 12:38 PM	#8
dougmcp Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,757	Re: Turns much sharper to the right than left The adjustment for right and left travel is usually on the ball joint that goes into the steering box. The tech manual is here: http://products.jacobsen.com/img/manuals/28646.pdf

11-04-2009, 01:19 PM	#9
Katshot Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 116	Re: Turns much sharper to the right than left From the picture it looks like a basic rack & pinion steering system? Probably just needs the tie rods adjusted.
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